The less you trust others, the less you will be deceived.
It is often hard to determine whether a clear, open, and honorable proceeding is the result of goodness or of cunning.
We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.
A man does not please long when he has only species of wit.
The only thing constant in life is change
The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.